Morphine Sulfate Side Effects
Brand Names: Astramorph PF, Avinza, Infumorph, Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph SR, RMS
Please note - some side effects for Morphine Sulfate may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
Morphine Sulfate Side Effects - for the Professional
Morphine Sulfate Extended-Release Tablets
The adverse reactions caused by morphine are essentially those observed with other opioid analgesics. They include the following major hazards: respiratory depression, apnea, and to a lesser degree, circulatory depression, respiratory arrest, shock, and cardiac arrest.
Most Frequently Observed
Constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, sweating, dysphoria and euphoria.
Some of these effects seem to be more prominent in ambulatory patients and in those not experiencing severe pain. Some adverse reactions in ambulatory patients may be alleviated if the patient lies down.
Less Frequently Observed Reactions
Central Nervous System: Weakness, headache, agitation, tremor, uncoordinated muscle movements, seizure, alterations of mood (nervousness, apprehension, depression, floating feelings), dreams, muscle rigidity, transient hallucinations and disorientation, visual disturbances, insomnia, increased intracranial pressure
Gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, biliary tract spasm, laryngospasm, anorexia, diarrhea, cramps, taste alterations, constipation, ileus, intestinal obstruction, increase in hepatic enzymes
Cardiovascular: Flushing of the face, chills, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitation, faintness, syncope, hypotension, hypertension
Genitourinary: Urine retention or hesitance, reduced libido and/or potency
Dermatologic: Pruritus, urticaria, other skin rashes, edema, diaphoresis
Other: Antidiuretic effect, paresthesia, muscle tremor, blurred vision, nystagmus, diplopia, miosis, anaphylaxis
TopMore Morphine Sulfate resources
- Morphine Concentrate Medfacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Astramorph PF Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Astramorph PF Solution Medfacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Avinza Consumer Overview
- Avinza Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Avinza Extended-Release Capsules Medfacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Avinza Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Infumorph Solution Medfacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Kadian Detailed Consumer Information (PDR)
- Kadian Extended-Release Capsules Medfacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Kadian Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Kadian Consumer Overview
- MS Contin Prescribing Information (FDA)
- MS Contin Sustained-Release Tablets Medfacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- MS Contin Consumer Overview
- Oramorph SR Prescribing Information (FDA)
- RMS Suppositories Medfacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
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